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Comfort, Comfort, All My People
Author: Robin Mann Hymnal: Sound the Bamboo #184 (2000) Topics: Comfort First Line: Though your tears be rivers running Refrain First Line: Comfort, comfort all my people Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-2 Languages: English Tune Title: DOROTHY
Comfort, Comfort, All My People
Comfort, comfort all my people
Author: Robin Mann, 1949- Hymnal: Together in Song #647 (1999) Topics: Comfort First Line: Though your tears be rivers running Scripture: Isaiah 30:19-21 Languages: English Tune Title: DOROTHY
Comfort, comfort all my people
Comfort, Comfort Ye My People
Author: Johannes Olearius; Miss Catherine Winkworth Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #3 (1926) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8 Topics: Comfort Lyrics: 1 Comfort, comfort ye my people,
Speak ye peace, thus saith our God;
Comfort those who sit in darkness,
Mourning 'neath their sorrows' load;
Speak ye to Jerusalem
Of the peace that waits for them;
Tell her that her sins I cover,
And her warfare now is over.
2 For the herald's voice is crying
In the desert far and near,
Bidding all men to repentance,
Since the kingdom now is here.
O that warning cry obey!
Now prepare for God a way!
Let the valleys rise to meet Him,
And the hills bow down to greet Him.
3 Make ye straight what long was crooked,
Make the rougher places plain:
Let your hearts be true and humble,
As befits His holy reign,
For the glory of the Lord
Now o'er earth is shed abroad,
And all flesh shall see the token
That His Word is never broken.
Amen. Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-10 Languages: English Tune Title: WERDE MUNTER, MEIN GEMUTHE
Comfort, Comfort Ye My People
Comfort Me
Author: Sylvia Rose Hymnal: Songs of Faith #13 Topics: Consolation and Comfort First Line: Comfort me Lord Oh keep me in your care Scripture: John 14:18 Languages: English Tune Title: [Comfort me Lord Oh keep me in your care]
Comfort Me
Comfort Ye One Another
Author: F. J. Crosby Hymnal: Sacred Songs No. 1 #42 (1896) Topics: Comfort - Comforter First Line: Let not your heart be troubled Refrain First Line: Wherefore comfort ye, comfort ye one another Lyrics: 1 “Let not your heart be troubled;”
Rest in the Lord your King;
Not without hope your weeping;
Those who in Christ are sleeping
He in the clouds will bring.
Refrain:
Wherefore comfort ye, comfort ye one another,
Comfort ye, comfort ye, comfort ye with these words;
Wherefore comfort ye, comfort ye one another,
Comfort ye one another with these words.
2 “Let not your heart be troubled;”
If ye on Christ believe,
Joy for each night of sorrow,
Life, and a bright tomorrow,
Ye shall from Him receive. [Refrain]
3 Watch, for the Lord is coming;
Watch, for the time draws near,
He by His saints attended,
He that to heav’n ascended,
Soon will again appear. [Refrain] Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:18 Tune Title: [Let not your heart be troubled]
Comfort Ye One Another
Comfort, Comfort Ye My People
Author: Johann Olearius; Catherine Winkworth Hymnal: Worship in Song #55 (1996) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8 Topics: Comfort Lyrics: 1 Comfort, comfort ye my people,
Speak ye peace, thus saith our God;
Comfort those who sit in darkness
Mourning 'neath their sorrows' load.
Speak ye to Jerusalem
Of the peace that waits for them;
Tell her that her sins I cover,
And her warfare now is over.
2 Hark, the voice of one that crieth
In the desert far and near,
Bidding all men to repentance
Since the kingdom now is here.
Oh, that warning cry obey!
Now prepare for God a way;
Let the valleys rise to meet him
And the hills bow down to greet him.
3 Make ye straight what long was crooked,
Make the rougher places plain;
Let your hearts be true and humble,
As befits his holy reign.
For the glory of the Lord
Now over earth is shed abroad;
And all flesh shall see the token
That his word is never broken. Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-5 Tune Title: GENEVA 42
Comfort, Comfort Ye My People
Comfort, Comfort, Ye My People
Author: Johann Olearius, 1611-1684; Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878 Hymnal: Hymns for a Pilgrim People #84 (2007) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8 Topics: Comfort Lyrics: 1 Comfort, comfort, ye my people,
Speak ye peace, thus saith our God;
Comfort those who sit in darkness,
Mourning 'neath their sorrow's load.
Speak ye to Jerusalem
Of the peace that waits for them;
Tell her that her sins I cover
And her warfare now is over.
2 Hark, the voice of one that crieth
In the desert far and near,
Bidding sinners to repentance
Since the kingdom now is here.
Oh, that warning cry obey!
Now prepare for God a way;
Let the valleys rise to meet Him
And the hills bow down to greet Him.
3 Make ye straight what long was crooked,
Make the rougher places plain;
Let your hearts be true and humble,
As befits His holy reign.
For the glory of the Lord
Now o'er earth is shed abroad;
And all flesh shall see the token
That His Word is never broken.
Amen.
Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-3 Languages: English Tune Title: GENEVA 42
Comfort, Comfort, Ye My People
Comfort, Comfort Ye My People
Author: Johannes Olearius; Catherine Winkworth Hymnal: Celebrating Grace Hymnal #89 (2010) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8 Topics: Comfort Lyrics: 1 Comfort, comfort ye my people,
speak ye peace, thus saith our God;
comfort those who sit in darkness,
mourning 'neath their sorrows' load.
Speak ye to Jerusalem
of the peace that waits for them;
tell her that her sins I cover,
and her warfare now is over.
2 Hark, the voice of one that crieth
in the desert far and near,
bidding all to true repentance
since the kingdom now is here.
O that warning cry obey!
Now prepare for God a way;
let the valleys rise to meet Him,
and the hills bow down to greet Him.
3 Make ye straight what long was crooked,
make the rougher places plain;
let your hearts be true and humble,
as befits His holy reign.
For the glory of the Lord
now o'er earth is shed abroad;
and all flesh shall see the token
that His word is never broken. Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-5 Languages: English Tune Title: PSALM 42
Comfort, Comfort Ye My People
Comfort, Comfort O My People
Author: Catherine Winkworth; Johannes Olearius Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #101 (1995) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8 Topics: Comfort and Assurance Lyrics: 1 "Comfort, comfort O my people,
tell of peace," thus says our God;
Comfort those whose hearts are shrouded,
mourning under sorrow’s load.
Speak unto Jerusalem
of the peace that waits for them;
Tell them that their sins I cover,
and their warfare now is over.
2 For the herald’s voice is calling
in the desert far and near,
Bidding us to make repentance
since the realm of God is here.
Oh, that warning cry obey!
Now prepare for God a way;
Let the valleys rise in meeting
and the hills bow down in greeting.
3 Straight shall be what long was crooked,
and the rougher places plain!
Let your hearts be true and humble,
for Messiah's holy reign.
For God's glory evermore
shall be known o'er all the world;
And all flesh shall see the token
that God's word is never broken. Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-8 Languages: English Tune Title: PSALM 42 (FREU DICH SEHR)
Comfort, Comfort O My People
Comfort, comfort you my people
Author: Johannes Olearius, 1611-1684; Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #113 (1997) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8 Topics: Comfort / Consolation Lyrics: 1 Comfort, comfort you my people;
tell of peace, thus says our God;
comfort those who sit in darkness
bowed beneath oppression's load.
Speak you to Jerusalem
of the peace that waits for them;
tell them that their sins I cover,
and their warfare now is over.
2 For the herald's voice is calling
in the desert far and near,
bidding us to make repentance
since the kingdom now is here.
Oh that warning cry obey!
Now prepare for God a way;
let the valleys rise in meeting
and the hills bow down in greeting.
3 Make you straight what long was crooked;
make the rougher places plain;
let your hearts be true and humble,
as befits God's holy reign,
for the glory of the Lord
now o'er earth is shed abroad,
and all flesh shall see the token
that God's word is never broken. Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-5 Languages: English Tune Title: GENEVAN 42
Comfort, comfort you my people
Comfort, Comfort You My People
Author: Johannes G. Olearius; Catherine Winkworth Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #122 (1995) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8 Topics: Comfort Lyrics: 1 Comfort, comfort you my people,
tell of peace, thus says our God;
comfort those who sit in darkness
bowed beneath oppression's load.
Speak you to Jerusalem
of the peace that waits for them;
tell them that their sins I cover,
and their warfare now is over.
2 Hark, the herald's voice is calling
in the desert far and near,
bidding us to make repentance
since the reign of God is here.
O that warning cry obey!
Now prepare for God a way;
let the valleys rise in meeting
and the hills bow down to greeting.
3 Make you straight what long was crooked,
make the rougher places plain;
let your hearts be true and humble,
as befits God's holy reign.
For the glory of our God
now o'er earth is shed abroad;
and all flesh shall see the token
that God's word is never broken. Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-8 Languages: English Tune Title: GENEVA 42
Comfort, Comfort You My People
Comfort, Comfort Now My People
Author: Johannes G. Olearius; Catherine Winkworth Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Gray) #194 (1987) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8 Topics: Comfort & Encouragement; Comfort & Encouragement Lyrics: 1 Comfort, comfort now my people;
speak of peace: so says our God.
Comfort those who sit in darkness,
mourning under sorrow's load.
Cry out to Jerusalem
of the peace that waits for them;
tell her that her sins I cover
and her warfare now is over.
2 For the herald's voice is crying
in the desert far and near,
calling all to true repentance,
since the kingdom now is here.
Oh, that warning cry obey!
Now prepare for God a way!
Let the valleys rise to meet him
and the hills bow down to greet him.
3 Then make straight what long was crooked;
make the rougher places plain.
let your hearts be true and humble,
as befits his holy reign.
For the glory of the LORD
now on earth is shed abroad,
and all flesh shall see the token
that God's word is never broken.
Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-5 Languages: English Tune Title: GENEVAN 42
Comfort, Comfort Now My People
Comfort, Comfort, O My People
Author: Johannes Olearius; Catherine Winkworth Hymnal: Voices Together #212 (2020) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8 Topics: Comfort First Line: Comfort, comfort O my people Lyrics: 1 Comfort, comfort, O my people,
speak of peace, now says our God.
Comfort those who sit in shadows,
mourning ’neath their sorrows’ load.
Speak unto Jerusalem
of the peace that waits for them.
Tell of all the sins I cover,
and that warfare now is over.
2 Hark, the voice of one who’s crying
in the desert far and near,
bidding all to full repentance,
since the kingdom now is here.
Oh, that warning cry obey!
Now prepare for God a way!
Valleys, rise in exaltation;
hills, bow down in adoration.
3 O make straight what long was crooked,
make the rougher places plain.
Let your hearts be true and humble,
as befits a holy reign.
For the glory of our God
now o’er earth is shed abroad.
And all flesh shall see the token
that God’s word is never broken. Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-5 Tune Title: GENEVA 42 (FREU DICH SEHR)
Comfort, Comfort, O My People
Comfort, Comfort, O my People
Author: Johann Olearius, 1611-1684; Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878 Hymnal: Worship (3rd ed.) #370 (1986) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8 Topics: Comfort Lyrics: 1 Comfort, comfort, O my people,
Speak of peace, now says our God;
Comfort those who sit in darkness,
Mourning 'neath their sorrows' load.
Speak unto Jerusalem
Of the peace that waits for them;
Tell of all the sins I cover,
And that warfare now is over.
2 Hark, the voice of one who's crying
In the desert far and near.
Bidding all to full repentance
Since the kingdom now is here.
O that warning cry obey!
Now prepare for God a way;
Let the valleys rise to meet him
And the hills bow down to greet him.
3 O make straight what long was crooked,
Make the rougher places plain;
Let your hearts be true and humble,
As befits his holy reign.
For the glory of the Lord
Now o'er earth is shed abroad;
And all flesh shall see the token
That his word is never broken. Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-8 Languages: English Tune Title: GENEVA 42
Comfort, Comfort, O my People
Comfort, Comfort Ye My People
Author: Rev. Johannes Olearius; Catherine Winkworth Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #397 (1934) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8 Topics: Comfort Lyrics: 1 Comfort, comfort ye My people,
Speak ye peace, thus saith our God;
Comfort those who sit in darkness,
Mourning 'neath their sorrow's load.
Speak ye to Jerusalem
Of the peace that waits for them;
Tell her that her sins I cover,
And her warfare now is over.
2 For the herald's voice is crying
In the desert far and near,
Bidding all men to repentance,
Since the kingdom now is here.
O that warning cry obey!
Now prepare for God a way;
Let the valleys rise to meet Him,
And the hills bow down to greet Him.
3 Make ye straight what long was crooked,
Make the rougher places plain;
Let your hearts be true and humble,
As befits His holy reign.
For the glory of the Lord
Now o'er earth is shed abroad;
And all flesh shall see the token,
That His Word is never broken. Languages: English Tune Title: THIRSTING
Comfort, Comfort Ye My People
Comfort, Comfort Ye My People
Author: Miss C. Winkworth; Johannes Olearius Hymnal: The New Christian Hymnal #440 (1929) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8 Topics: Choral Section Comfort Lyrics: 1. Comfort, comfort ye My people,
Speak ye peace, thus saith our God;
Comfort those who sit in darkness,
Mourning 'neath their sorrow's load;
Speak ye to Jerusalem
Of the peace that waits for them;
Tell her that her sins I cover,
And her warfare now is over.
2. For the herald's voice is crying
In the desert far and near,
Bidding all men to repentance,
Since the kingdom now is here.
O that warning cry obey!
Now prepare for God a way!
Let the valleys rise to meet Him,
And the hills bow down to greet Him.
3. Make ye straight what long was crooked,
Make the rougher places plain:
Let your hearts be true and humble,
As befits His holy reign,
For the glory of the Lord
Now o'er earth is shed abroad,
And all flesh shall see the token,
That His Word is never broken. Languages: English Tune Title: WERDE MUNTER, MEIN GEMÜTHE
Comfort, Comfort Ye My People
Comfort, Comfort, O My People
Author: Johann Olearius, 1611-1684; Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878 Hymnal: RitualSong #488 (1996) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8 Topics: Comfort Lyrics: 1 Comfort, comfort, O my people,
Speak of peace, now says our God;
Comfort those who sit in darkness,
Mourning 'neath their sorrow's load.
Speak unto Jerusalem
Of the peace that waits for them;
Tell of all the sins I cover,
And that warfare now is over.
2 Hark, the voice of one who's crying
In the desert far and near,
Bidding all to full repentance
Since the kingdom now is here.
O that warning cry obey!
Now prepare for God a way;
Let the valleys rise to meet him
And the hills bow down to greet him.
3 O make straight what long was crooked,
Make the rougher places plain;
Let your hearts be true and humble,
As befits his holy reign.
For the glory of the Lord
Now o'er earth is shed abroad;
And all flesh shall see the token
That his word is never broken. Scripture: Mark 1:1-8 Languages: English Tune Title: GENEVA 42
Comfort, Comfort, O My People
Isaiah 40 (Comfort, Comfort Now My People)
Author: Catherine Winkworth; Johannes G. Olearius Hymnal: Voices United #883 (1996) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8 Topics: Comfort/Consolation First Line: Comfort, comfort now my people Lyrics: 1 Comfort, comfort now my people;
speak of peace; so says our God.
Comfort those who sit in darkness,
mourning under sorrow's load.
Cry out to Jerusalem
of the peace that waits for them;
tell them that their sins I cover
and their warfare now is over.
2 For the herald's voice is crying
in the desert far and near,
calling all to true repentance,
since God's judgement now is here.
Oh, that warning cry obey!
Now prepare for God a way!
Let the valleys rise in meeting
and the hills bow down in greeting.
3 Then make straight what long was crooked;
make the rougher places plain.
Let your hearts be true and humble,
as befits a holy reign.
For the glory of our God
now on earth is shed abroad,
and all flesh shall see the token
that God's word is never broken. Scripture: Isaiah 40 Tune Title: GENEVAN 42
Isaiah 40 (Comfort, Comfort Now My People)
Comfort, Comfort Ye My People
Author: Johannes Olearius, 1611-1684; Catherine Winkworth, 1829-1878 Hymnal: Ambassador Hymnal #15 (1994) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8 Topics: Comfort & Rest First Line: Comfort, comfort ye, my people Languages: English Tune Title: FREU DICH SEHR
Comfort, Comfort Ye My People
Comfort, Comfort Ye My People
Author: Johannes Olearius; Catherine Winkworth Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Blue) #406 (1976) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8 Topics: Comfort, Christian Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-5 Languages: English Tune Title: THIRSTING
Comfort, Comfort Ye My People
Comfort, Comfort, O My People
Author: Johann Olearius, 1611-1684; Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878 Hymnal: Gather (3rd ed.) #413 (2011) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8 Topics: Comfort Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-8 Languages: English Tune Title: GENEVA 42
Comfort, Comfort, O My People
Take Comfort, God's People
Author: Omer Westendorf, b. 1916 Hymnal: Worship (3rd ed.) #361 (1986) Meter: 10.7.8.7 with refrain Topics: Comfort First Line: Shout the glad tidings high from the hilltops Refrain First Line: Take comfort God's people, take comfort! Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11 Languages: English Tune Title: FIDDLER'S GREEN
Take Comfort, God's People
Comfort, My People
Author: Ian Callanan, b. 1971 Hymnal: Gather (3rd ed.) #396 (2011) Topics: Comfort First Line: Comfort, my people, and calm all your fear Refrain First Line: O come, Lord Jesus, come Languages: English Tune Title: [Comfort, my people, and calm all your fear]
Comfort, My People
Comfort
Author: George Rawson Hymnal: Laudes Domini #453 (1888) Topics: Comfort First Line: In the dark and cloudy day Lyrics: 1 In the dark and cloudy day,
When earth's riches flee away,
And the last hope will not stay,
Saviour, comfort me!
2 When the secret idol's gone
That my poor heart yearned upon,--
Desolate, bereft, alone,
Saviour, comfort me!
3 Thou, who wast so sorely tried,
In the darkness crucified,
Bid me in thy love confide;
Saviour, comfort me!
4 Comfort me; I am cast down:
'Tis my heavenly Father's frown;
I deserve it all, I own:
Saviour, comfort me!
5 So it shall be good for me
Much afflicted now to be,
If thou wilt but tenderly,
Saviour, comfort me! Scripture: Psalm 103:13 Languages: English Tune Title: LAST HOPE
Comfort
Comfort Ye One Another
Author: F. J. Crosby Hymnal: Christian Endeavor Edition of Sacred Songs No. 1 #42 (1897) Topics: Comfort - Comforter First Line: Let not your heart be troubled Refrain First Line: Wherefore comfort ye, comfort ye one another Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:18 Languages: English Tune Title: [Let not your heart be troubled]
Comfort Ye One Another
Gather Your People to Comfort and Love (A Hymn for Advent)
Author: F. Richard Garland Hymnal: Discipleship Ministries Collection #194 Meter: 10.10.9.10 Topics: Comfort First Line: Gather your people to comfort and love Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11 Languages: English Tune Title: SLANE
Gather Your People to Comfort and Love (A Hymn for Advent)
I Asked the Lord
Author: Johnny Lange; Jimmy Duncan Hymnal: The New National Baptist Hymnal (21st Century Edition) #343 (2001) Topics: Comfort First Line: I asked the Lord to comfort me when things weren't going my way Languages: English Tune Title: [I asked the Lord to comfort me when things weren't going my way]
I Asked the Lord
All You Who Seek a Comfort Sure
Author: Edwad Caswall, 1814-1878 Hymnal: Catholic Book of Worship III #425 (1994) Topics: Comfort/Consolation Lyrics: 1 All you who seek a comfort sure
In sadness and distress,
Whatever sorrow burdens you,
Whatever griefs oppress:
When Jesus gave himself for us
And died upon the tree,
His heart was pierced for love of us;
He died to set us free.
2 Now hear him as he speaks to us
Those words for ever blest:
"All you who labor, come to me,
And I will give you rest."
O heart adored by saints on high,
And hope of sinners here,
We place our ev'ry trust in you
And lift to you our prayer. Scripture: Matthew 11:1-6 Languages: English Tune Title: KINGSFOLD
All You Who Seek a Comfort Sure
Merciful Savior, Come and Be My Comfort
Author: Katarina Elisabet Posse, (1818-1880); Samuel Magnus Hill Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #460 (1926) Meter: 11.11.11.5 Topics: Comfort Lyrics: 1 Merciful Savior, come and be my comfort;
Vanish all idols in Thy holy presence;
Come and establish in my heart Thy kingdom,
Come, O Lord Jesus.
2 Come as the Bridegroom to the bride belovèd,
Come Thou to strengthen faith and love and patience;
Be Thou a very present help in danger;
Come, O Lord Jesus.
3 Come in my pleasure, come to me in sorrow,
Come in the anguished hour of dire temptation,
Come and deliver me from sin and evil,
Come, O Lord Jesus.
Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: INTEGER VITAE
Merciful Savior, Come and Be My Comfort
I Have No Other Comfort
Author: Alvin Grether Hymnal: Trinity Psalter Hymnal #480 (2018) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Comfort Lyrics: 1 I have no other comfort
which life and death endures
than that I am my Savior's,
whose death my life secures.
To you with soul and body,
O Jesus, I belong;
you are my only Master
and my Redeemer strong.
2 Your blood is full atonement
for all my sin and guilt;
the cross is all my glory;
on you my faith is built.
And you, my great deliv'rer,
are my preserver too;
you guide all of my footsteps,
and lead me clearly through.
3 Whatever things betide me
must serve to save my soul;
the Father watches o'er me
to keep me safe and whole.
Yes, by the Holy Spirit
I fully am assured
that mine is life eternal
according to your Word.
4 And so you make me willing
with all my heart and mind
to live for you, my Savior,
so loving, true, and kind.
To you with soul and body,
O Jesus, I belong;
you are my only Master
and my Redeemer strong. Scripture: Romans 14:8 Languages: English Tune Title: EWING
I Have No Other Comfort
All You Who Seek a Comfort Sure
Author: Edward Caswall, 1814-1878 Hymnal: Worship (3rd ed.) #490 (1986) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: Comfort Lyrics: 1 All you who seek a comfort sure
In sadness and distress,
Whatever sorrow burdens you,
Whatever griefs oppress:
When Jesus gave himself for us
And died upon the tree,
His heart was pierced for love of us;
He died to set us free.
2 Now hear him as he speaks to us
Those words for ever blest:
"All you who labor, come to me,
And I will give you rest."
O heart adored by saints on high,
And hope of sinners here,
We place our every trust in you
And lift to you our prayer. Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30 Tune Title: KINGSFOLD
All You Who Seek a Comfort Sure
Comfort, ye ministers of grace!
Author: C. Wesley Hymnal: The Voice of Praise #553 (1873) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Comfort the People Lyrics: 1 Comfort, ye ministers of grace!
Comfort the people of your Lord;
Oh, lift ye up the fallen race,
And cheer them by the gospel word.
2 Go into every nation, go;
Speak to their trembling hearts, and cry,
Glad tidings unto all we show:
Jerusalem! thy God is nigh.
3 The glory of the Lord displayed
Shall all mankind together view;
And what his mouth in truth hath said,
His own almighty hand shall do.
Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-5
Comfort, ye ministers of grace!
Sometimes a healing word is comfort
Author: Pat Michaels, 1954- Hymnal: The Book of Praise #768 (1997) Meter: 9.8.9.8.8.8 Topics: Comfort / Consolation Scripture: Proverbs 25:11 Languages: English Tune Title: WER NUR DEN LIEBEN GOTT
Sometimes a healing word is comfort
God our Support and Comfort; or Deliverance from Temptation and Persecution
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) #165b (1786) Topics: Comfort and Support in God; God our Support and Comfort; Comfort and Support in God; God our Support and Comfort First Line: Who will arise and plead my right Lyrics: 1 Who will arise and plead my right
Against my numerous foes?
While earth and hell their force unite,
And all my hopes oppose.
2 Had not the Lord, my rock, my help,
Sustain'd my fainting head.
My life had now in silence dwelt,
My soul amongst the dead.
3 Alas! my sliding feet! I cry'd,
Thy promise bore me up
Thy grace stood constant by my side,
And rais'd my sinking hope.
4 While multitudes of mournful thoughts
Within my bosom roll,
Thy boundless love forgives my faults,
Thy comforts cheer my soul.
5 Powers of iniquity may rise,
And frame pernicious laws;
But God my refuge rules the skies,
He will defend my cause.
6 Let malice vent her rage aloud,
Let bold blasphemers scoff;
The Lord our God shall judge the proud,
And cut the sinners off. Scripture: Psalm 94:16-23 Languages: English
God our Support and Comfort; or Deliverance from Temptation and Persecution
God our Support and Comfort; or Deliverance from Temptation and Persecution
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #165b (1790) Topics: Comfort and Support in God; God our Support and Comfort; Comfort and Support in God; God our Support and Comfort First Line: Who will arise and plead my right Lyrics: 1 Who will arise and plead my right
Against my numerous foes?
While earth and hell their force unite,
And all my hopes oppose.
2 Had not the Lord, my rock, my help,
Sustain'd my fainting head;
My life had now in silence dwelt,
My soul amongst the dead.
3 Alas! my sliding feet! I cry'd,
Thy promise bore me up
Thy grace stood constant by my side,
And rais'd my sinking hope.
4 While multitudes of mournful thoughts
Within my bosom roll,
Thy boundless love forgives my faults,
Thy comforts cheer my soul.
5 Powers of iniquity may rise,
And frame pernicious laws;
But God my refuge rules the skies,
He will defend my cause.
6 Let malice vent her rage aloud,
Let bold blasphemers scoff;
The Lord our God shall judge the proud,
And cut the sinners off. Scripture: Psalm 94:16-23 Languages: English
God our Support and Comfort; or Deliverance from Temptation and Persecution
God our Support and Comfort; or Deliverance from Temptation and Persecution
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #176 (1787) Topics: Comfort and Support in God; God our Support and Comfort; Comfort and Support in God; God our Support and Comfort First Line: Who will arise and plead my right Lyrics: 1 Who will arise and plead my right
Against my numerous foes?
While earth and hell their force unite,
And all my hopes oppose.
2 Had not the Lord, my rock, my help,
Sustain'd my fainting head,
My life had now in silence dwelt,
My soul amongst the dead.
3 Alas! my sliding feet! I cry'd,
Thy promise bore me up
Thy grace stood constant by my side,
And rais'd my sinking hope.
4 While multitudes of mournful thoughts
Within my bosom roll,
Thy boundless love forgives my faults,
Thy comforts cheer my soul.
5 Powers of iniquity may rise,
And frame pernicious laws;
But God my refuge rules the skies,
He will defend my cause.
6 Let malice vent her rage aloud,
Let bold blasphemers scoff;
The Lord our God shall judge the proud,
And cut the sinners off. Scripture: Psalm 94:16-23 Languages: English
God our Support and Comfort; or Deliverance from Temptation and Persecution
Breathing after Comfort and Deliverance
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) #218a (1786) Topics: Comfort, Holiness and Pardon; Desire of comfort and deliverance; Comfort, Holiness and Pardon; Desire of comfort and deliverance First Line: My God, consider my distress Lyrics: 1 My God, consider my distress,
Let mercy plead my cause;
Though I have sinn'd against thy grace,
I ne'er forget thy laws.
2 Forbid, forbid the sharp reproach,
Which I so justly fear;
Uphold my life, uphold my hopes,
Not let my shame appear.
3 Be thou a surety, Lord, for me,
Nor let the proud oppress;
But make thy waiting servant see
The shinings of thy face.
4 My eyes with expectation fail;
My heart within me cries,
"When will the Lord his truth fulfil,
"And make my comforts rise?"
5 Look down upon my sorrows, Lord,
And shew thy grace the same;
Thy tender mercies still afford
To those that love thy name. Scripture: Psalm 119:132 Languages: English
Breathing after Comfort and Deliverance
Breathing after Comfort and Deliverance
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #218a (1790) Topics: Comfort, Holiness and Pardon; Desire of comfort and deliverance; Comfort, Holiness and Pardon; Desire of comfort and deliverance First Line: My God, consider my distress Lyrics: 1 My God, consider my distress,
Let mercy plead my cause;
Though I have sinn'd against thy grace,
I ne'er forget thy laws.
2 Forbid, forbid the sharp reproach,
Which I so justly fear;
Uphold my life, uphold my hopes,
Not let my shame appear.
3 Be thou a surety, Lord, for me,
Nor let the proud oppress;
But make thy waiting servant see
The shinings of thy face.
4 My eyes with expectation fail;
My heart within me cries,
"When will the Lord his truth fulfil,
"And make my comforts rise?"
5 Look down upon my sorrows, Lord,
And shew thy grace the same;
Thy tender mercies still afford
To those that love thy name. Scripture: Psalm 119:132 Languages: English
Breathing after Comfort and Deliverance
Breathing after Comfort and Deliverance
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #231b (1786) Topics: Comfort, Holiness and Pardon; Desire of comfort and deliverance; Comfort, Holiness and Pardon; Desire of comfort and deliverance First Line: My God, consider my distress Lyrics: 1 My God, consider my distress,
Let mercy plead my cause;
Though I have sinn'd against thy grace,
I ne'er forget thy laws.
2 Forbid, forbid the sharp reproach,
Which I so justly fear;
Uphold my life, uphold my hopes,
Not let my shame appear.
3 Be thou a surety, Lord, for me,
Nor let the proud oppress;
But make thy waiting servant see
The shinings of thy face.
4 My eyes with expectation fail;
My heart within me cries,
"When will the Lord his truth fulfil,
"And make my comforts rise?"
5 Look down upon my sorrows, Lord,
And shew thy grace the same;
Thy tender mercies still afford
To those that love thy name. Scripture: Psalm 119:132 Languages: English
Breathing after Comfort and Deliverance
Breathing after Comfort and Deliverance
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #231b (1787) Topics: Comfort, Holiness and Pardon; Desire of comfort and deliverance; Comfort, Holiness and Pardon; Desire of comfort and deliverance First Line: My God, consider my distress Lyrics: 1 My God, consider my distress,
Let mercy plead my cause;
Though I have sinn'd against thy grace,
I ne'er forget thy laws.
2 Forbid, forbid the sharp reproach,
Which I so justly fear;
Uphold my life, uphold my hopes,
Not let my shame appear.
3 Be thou a surety, Lord, for me,
Nor let the proud oppress;
But make thy waiting servant see
The shinings of thy face.
4 My eyes with expectation fail;
My heart within me cries,
"When will the Lord his truth fulfil,
"And make my comforts rise?"
5 Look down upon my sorrows, Lord,
And shew thy grace the same;
Thy tender mercies still afford
To those that love thy name. Scripture: Psalm 119:132 Languages: English
Breathing after Comfort and Deliverance
Thou Art Near
Author: E. Anne Morrison Hymnal: Hymns for Worship #23 (2011) Topics: Comfort-Encouragement First Line: In days of joy and comfort Languages: English Tune Title: [In days of joy and comfort]
Thou Art Near
O tidings of comfort and joy
Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #64 (2013) Meter: Irregular Topics: Comfort and Consolation First Line: God rest you merry, gentlemen Lyrics: 1 God rest you merry, gentlemen,
let nothing you dismay!
for Jesus Christ our Saviour
was born on Christmas Day,
to save us all from Satan's power
when we had gone astray:
Refrain:
O tidings of comfort and joy,
comfort and joy;
O tidings of comfort and joy!
2 From God our heavenly Father
a holy angel came;
the shepherds saw the glory
and heard the voice proclaim
that Christ was born in Bethlehem —
and Jesus is his name: [Refrain]
3 'Fear not,' then said the angel,
'let nothing cause you fright;
to you is born a Saviour
in David's town tonight,
to free all those who trust in him
from Satan's power and might:' [Refrain]
4 The shepherds at these tidings
rejoiced in heart and mind,
and on the darkened hillside
they left their flocks behind,
and went to Bethlehem straightway
this holy Child to find: [Refrain]
5 And when to Bethlehem they came,
where Christ the infant lay,
they found him in a manger
where oxen fed on hay;
and there beside her new-born child
his mother knelt to pray: [Refrain]
6 Now to the Lord sing praises,
all people in this place;
with Christian love and fellowship
each other now embrace,
and let this Christmas festival
all bitterness displace: [Refrain] Scripture: Luke 2:1-20 Languages: English Tune Title: GOD REST YOU MERRY
O tidings of comfort and joy
God our Support and Comfort; or Deliverance from Temptation and Persecution
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #176 (1786) Topics: Comfort and Support in God; God our Support and Comfort; Comfort and Support in God; God our Support and Comfort First Line: Who will arise and plead my right Lyrics: 1 Who will arise and plead my right
Against my numerous foes?
While earth and hell their force unite,
And all my hopes oppose.
2 Had not the Lord, my rock, my help,
Sustain'd my fainting head.
My life had now in silence dwelt,
My soul amongst the dead.
3 Alas! my sliding feet! I cry'd,
Thy promise bore me up
Thy grace stood constant by my side,
And rais'd my sinking hope.
4 While multitudes of mournful thoughts
Within my bosom roll,
Thy boundless love forgives my faults,
Thy comfors cheer my soul.
5 Powers of iniquity may rise,
And frame pernicious laws;
But God my refuge rules the skies,
He will defend my cause.
6 Let malice vent her rage aloud,
Let bold blasphemers scoff;
The Lord our God shall judge the proud,
And cut the sinners off. Scripture: Psalm 94:16-23 Languages: English
God our Support and Comfort; or Deliverance from Temptation and Persecution
What Comfort Can Our Worship Bring
Author: Adam M. L. Tice, 1979- Hymnal: Community of Christ Sings #199 (2013) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Comfort Scripture: Psalm 38:9-10 Languages: English Tune Title: MORNING SONG (CONSOLATION)
What Comfort Can Our Worship Bring
Comfort in Affliction
Hymnal: The Psalter #327 (1912) Topics: Afflictions Comfort under; Comfort in Trials First Line: Lord, Thy word to me remember Lyrics: 1 Lord, Thy word to me remember,
Thou hast made me hope in Thee;
This my comfort in affliction
That Thy word hath quickened me.
2 Mocked by those who are unrighteous,
Still to Thy commands I cleave;
Thinking on Thy former judgments,
Help and comfort I receive.
3 Wicked men Thy law forsaking
Stirred my indignation strong,
For in all my pilgrim journey
Thy commandments are my song.
4 Thou hast been my meditation
And Thy law hath been my guide;
I have kept Thy righteous precepts,
And have found them true and tried. Scripture: Psalm 119 Languages: English Tune Title: WILMOT
Comfort in Affliction
God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen
Hymnal: Worship and Song #3052 (2011) Meter: Irregular with refrain Topics: Comfort; Comfort Refrain First Line: O tidings of comfort and joy Lyrics: 1 God rest you merry, gentlemen,
let nothing you dismay,
for Jesus Christ our Savior
was born upon this day,
to save us all from Satan's power
when we were gone astray.
Refrain:
O tidings of comfort and joy,
comfort and joy;
O tidings of comfort and joy.
2 In Bethlehem in Judah
this blessed babe was born,
and laid within a manger
upon this blessed morn:
for which his mother Mary
did nothing take in scorn. [Refrain]
3 From God our heavenly Father
a blessed angel came,
and unto certain shepherds
brought tidings of the same,
how that in Bethlehem was born
the Son of God by name. [Refrain]
4 The shepherds at those tidings
rejoiced much in mind,
and left their flocks a-feeding
in tempest, storm, and wind,
and went to Bethlehem straightway,
the blessed babe to find. [Refrain]
5 Now to the Lord sing praises,
all you within this place,
and with true love and brotherhood
each other now embrace;
this holy tide of Christmas
all others doth deface. [Refrain] Scripture: Luke 2:8-13 Languages: English Tune Title: GOD REST YOU MERRY
God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen
Holiness and Comfort from the Word
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) #214a (1786) Topics: Scripture holiness and comfort from it; Scripture holiness and comfort from it First Line: Lord, I esteem thy judgments right Lyrics: 1 Lord, I esteem thy judgments right,
And all thy statutes just;
Thence I maintain a constant fight
With every flattering lust.
2 Thy precepts often I survey;
I keep thy law in sight,
Through all the business of the day,
To form my actions right.
3 My heart in midnight silence cries,
"How sweet thy comforts be;"
My thoughts in holy wonder rise,
And bring their thanks to thee.
4 And when my spirit drinks her fill,
At some good word of thine,
Not mighty men that share the spoil,
Have joys compar'd to mine. Scripture: Psalm 119:162 Languages: English
Holiness and Comfort from the Word
Holiness and Comfort from the Word
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #214a (1790) Topics: Scripture holiness and comfort from it; Scripture holiness and comfort from it First Line: Lord, I esteem thy judgments right Lyrics: 1 Lord, I esteem thy judgments right,
And all thy statutes just;
Thence I maintain a constant fight
With every flattering lust.
2 Thy precepts often I survey;
I keep thy law in sight,
Through all the business of the day,
To form my actions right.
3 My heart in midnight silence cries,
"How sweet thy comforts be;"
My thoughts in holy wonder rise,
And bring their thanks to thee.
4 And when my spirit drinks her fill,
At some good word of thine,
Not mighty men that share the spoil,
Have joys compar'd to mine. Scripture: Psalm 119:162 Languages: English
Holiness and Comfort from the Word
Breathing after Comfort and Deliverance
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #225 (1740) Topics: Comfort Holiness and Pardon; Desire of comfort and deliverance First Line: My GOD, consider my Distress Lyrics: 1 My GOD, consider my Distress,
Let Mercy plead my Cause;
Though I have sinn'd against thy Grace,
I can't forget thy Laws.
2 Forbid, forbid the sharp Reproach
Which I so justly fear;
Uphold my Life, uphold my Hopes,
Not let my Shame appear.
3 Be thou a Surety, Lord, for me,
Nor let the Proud oppress;
But make thy waiting Servant see
The Shinings of thy Face.
4 My Eyes with Expectation fail,
My Heart within me cries,
"When will the Lord his Truth fulfil,
"And make my Comforts rise."
5 Look down upon my Sorrows, Lord,
And shew thy Grace the same
As thou art ever wont t' afford
To those that love thy Name.
Scripture: Psalm 119:153 Languages: English
Breathing after Comfort and Deliverance
Holiness and Comfort from the Word
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #227 (1786) Topics: Scripture holiness and comfort from it; Scripture holiness and comfort from it First Line: Lord, I esteem thy judgments right Lyrics: 1 Lord, I esteem thy judgments right,
And all thy statutes just;
Thence I maintain a constant fight
With every flattering lust.
2 Thy precepts often I survey;
I keep thy law in sight,
Through all the business of the day,
To form my actions right.
3 My heart in midnight silence cries,
"How sweet thy comforts be;"
My thoughts in holy wonder rise,
And bring their thanks to thee.
4 And when my spirit drinks her fill,
At some good word of thine,
Not mighty men that share the spoil,
Have joys compar'd to mine. Scripture: Psalm 119:162 Languages: English
Holiness and Comfort from the Word
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